Financial Adviser – Personal Injury & Compensation

Apollo Private Wealth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth advisory firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Specialist Financial Adviser to provide expert financial planning services for clients who have received compensation through personal injury or medical negligence claims. In this role, you will develop bespoke financial strategies, ensuring compliance and client alignment. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and have a strong background in wealth management. The firm offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Financial Adviser or Wealth Planner.
• Experience liaising with solicitors, trustees, and deputies.
• Deep understanding of wealth, investment, and estate planning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke financial strategies for clients.
• Develop tailored financial plans covering investments and trusts.
• Ensure advice aligns with client goals and circumstances.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technical understanding of investment

Empathy for vulnerable clients

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

Level 6 / Chartered Financial Planner status

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and empathetic Specialist Financial Adviser to join our growing team at Apollo Private Wealth. In this niche role, you will provide expert financial planning and wealth management services to clients who have received compensation through personal injury or medical negligence claims. You’ll guide them in transforming complex settlements into long‑term financial security and independence.

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients, and where relevant, their deputies, trustees, or solicitors, to create bespoke financial strategies that protect and grow compensation awards.
• Develop tailored financial plans covering investments, trusts, pensions, protection, and cash‑flow modelling.
• Ensure all advice is compliant, transparent, and aligned with each client’s goals and life circumstances.
• Provide proactive support, regular reviews, and consistent communication to build trusted, long‑term relationships.
• Collaborate with paraplanners, operations, and compliance teams to deliver a smooth and efficient client experience.
• Stay informed of legislative, tax, and FCA changes affecting settlement planning.

Role Requirements

• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (essential)
• Level 6 / Chartered Financial Planner status (desirable)Proven background as a Financial Adviser or Wealth Planner, ideally within personal injury, medical negligence, or court of protection work
• Strong technical understanding of investment, protection, and trust‑based solutions for complex settlements
• Experience liaising with solicitors, trustees, and deputies
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with empathy for vulnerable clients
• Deep understanding of wealth, investment, and estate planning strategies

Why us?

At Apollo Private Wealth, we’re building a modern, client‑first wealth advisory firm that blends empathy with excellence. We help high‑net‑worth clients, professionals, and families achieve lasting financial security — and in this role, you’ll make a tangible difference to people navigating life after injury.

About Us

We’re part of Apollo Group – a fast‑growing collective of specialist financial advice, business services, and client experience teams. We’re backed by one of the UK’s largest wealth networks through St. James’s Place, but we move at the pace of a startup and operate with the care of a family office.